Egypt face tension between El Shenawy and Hassan brothers’ staff

Egypt goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy is at the centre of growing tension within the national team after his omission from the starting line-up for the third World Cup match against Iran.

According to Cairo24, El Shenawy has yet to come to terms with the decision by the coaching staff to leave him on the bench for the match.

The move has reportedly caused frustration for the experienced goalkeeper and has added to concerns over the atmosphere inside the Egypt camp.

The decision has become a source of controversy within the national team, with tensions increasing between El Shenawy and the coaching staff led by the Hassan brothers.

There is also uncertainty over the goalkeeper’s recent injury. According to the report, some within the national team believe the injury may have been used as a diplomatic reason for El Shenawy to stay away from the latest training camp while also making his dissatisfaction with the situation known.

The situation has added to an already difficult atmosphere around the Pharaohs, with concerns growing over the level of tension inside the squad.

Egypt’s football authorities are now stepping in as they look to prevent the disagreement from developing into a bigger internal crisis. Hany Abo Rida has reportedly arranged a high-level meeting involving El Shenawy and the coaching staff.

The meeting is intended to address the dispute directly and find a way forward between the goalkeeper and the staff.

Abo Rida’s intervention is aimed at easing the tension, encouraging reconciliation and protecting unity within the national team.

The situation has therefore moved beyond a disagreement over one team selection, with the Egyptian football authorities now seeking a solution to prevent further disruption around the Pharaohs.

For El Shenawy, the issue centres on his frustration at being left out of the starting team against Iran, while the coaching staff face the task of managing the fallout and restoring a more settled environment within the squad.

The planned meeting between the player and the staff is now expected to play an important role in attempts to calm the situation and preserve unity within the Egypt national team.